MINR · BEECH A36 · 2016-12-12 · New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA17CA068
Event ID
20161212X35012
Type
Accident
Date
2016-12-12
Location
New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA
Coordinates
29.051944, -81.035278
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BEECH
Model
A36
Registration
N776WM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inappropriate response to an emergency exit window opening in flight, which resulted in a loss of control, precautionary off-airport landing, and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper repair of the emergency exit window before the flight.